Studio Associate

Dentsu; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu seeks a Studio Associate to support planning, coordination and execution of studio and on-location production across digital, TV, radio and social formats. You’ll partner with Producers, Editors and external vendors to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Key duties include preparing shoot schedules, call sheets, coordinating equipment, locations and talent, managing on-site logistics, and handing over assets to post-production with proper data management and

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of audio-video production processes and studio operations.
• Familiarity with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment and recording accessories.
• Understanding of basic audio and video recording workflows.
• Knowledge of digital file management, data handling and storage processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Producers and Production Managers in planning and coordinating production assignments from briefing to final delivery.
• Assist in preparing shoot schedules, call sheets, equipment checklists and production documentation.
• Coordinate studio bookings, locations, talent, crew, equipment, props and other production requirements.
• Ensure all pre-production arrangements are completed within agreed timelines.
• Track production schedules and proactively highlight potential delays or operational challenges.
• Manage day-to-day operational requirements of studio-based and on-location shoots.
• Ensure the studio and shooting locations are properly set up and production-ready.
• Coordinate camera, lighting, microphone, audio and other equipment setups.
• Assist with camera positioning, framing, lighting arrangements and recording configurations.
• Manage on-site logistics, including talent coordination, crew requirements, equipment movement and shoot schedules.
• Ensure smooth execution of shoots and promptly address operational issues.
• Provide technical and operational support during podcast recordings, video shoots, interviews and voice-over sessions.
• Conduct basic audio, video, lighting and equipment checks before recording.
• Monitor recording setups and identify technical issues during production.
• Ensure recordings are completed successfully and verify that all required content has been captured.
• Coordinate retakes, additional recordings and pickups as required.
• Coordinate with external vendors, equipment rental agencies, studios, location providers and production crew.
• Manage transportation and movement of equipment, props, materials and personnel.
• Assist with equipment procurement, rentals, bookings and returns.
• Maintain records of equipment usage and production-related expenses.
• Ensure vendor coordination and production arrangements are aligned with approved budgets and timelines.
• Ensure all recorded audio, video and other production assets are collected and accounted for after shoots.
• Manage the transfer of production files to designated servers or approved storage systems.
• Follow prescribed file-naming conventions, folder structures and data-management protocols.
• Verify successful file transfers and maintain appropriate backups.
• Ensure production assets are properly organised and handed over to Producers and Editors for post-production.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of client content and unreleased production material.
• Maintain and monitor the condition of cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, recording devices and other studio assets.
• Conduct routine equipment checks before and after production assignments.
• Maintain updated equipment inventory and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Report equipment damage, malfunction or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure studio infrastructure remains organised, clean and operationally ready.
• Follow studio operating procedures, production protocols and workplace safety guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate handling and security of production equipment and assets.
• Maintain confidentiality of client assignments and internal production information.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support multiple production assignments and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Producer or Production Manager.

Skills

Basic AV production knowledge and pull

Cameras, microphones, lighting, and录音

Recording workflows understanding

Digital file management

Job description

The Studio Associate will be responsible for supporting the planning, coordination and execution of studio and on-location production assignments across various formats, including digital videos, podcasts, branded content, television, radio, print and social media.

The role involves managing production logistics, coordinating studio setups, providing basic audio-video recording support, maintaining production equipment and ensuring the timely and organised handover of production assets to the post-production team.

The individual will work closely with Producers, Editors, Production Managers, creative teams and external vendors to ensure seamless production operations and delivery within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning and Coordination

• Support Producers and Production Managers in planning and coordinating production assignments from briefing to final delivery.
• Assist in preparing shoot schedules, call sheets, equipment checklists and production documentation.
• Coordinate studio bookings, locations, talent, crew, equipment, props and other production requirements.
• Ensure all pre-production arrangements are completed within agreed timelines.
• Track production schedules and proactively highlight potential delays or operational challenges.

2. Studio and Shoot Management

• Manage day-to-day operational requirements of studio-based and on-location shoots.
• Ensure the studio and shooting locations are properly set up and production-ready.
• Coordinate camera, lighting, microphone, audio and other equipment setups.
• Assist with camera positioning, framing, lighting arrangements and recording configurations.
• Manage on-site logistics, including talent coordination, crew requirements, equipment movement and shoot schedules.
• Ensure smooth execution of shoots and promptly address operational issues.

3. Audio-Video Recording Support

• Provide technical and operational support during podcast recordings, video shoots, interviews and voice-over sessions.
• Conduct basic audio, video, lighting and equipment checks before recording.
• Monitor recording setups and identify technical issues during production.
• Ensure recordings are completed successfully and verify that all required content has been captured.
• Coordinate retakes, additional recordings and pickups as required.

4. Production Logistics and Vendor Management

• Coordinate with external vendors, equipment rental agencies, studios, location providers and production crew.
• Manage transportation and movement of equipment, props, materials and personnel.
• Assist with equipment procurement, rentals, bookings and returns.
• Maintain records of equipment usage and production-related expenses.
• Ensure vendor coordination and production arrangements are aligned with approved budgets and timelines.

5. Post-Production Handover and Data Management

• Ensure all recorded audio, video and other production assets are collected and accounted for after shoots.
• Manage the transfer of production files to designated servers or approved storage systems.
• Follow prescribed file-naming conventions, folder structures and data-management protocols.
• Verify successful file transfers and maintain appropriate backups.
• Ensure production assets are properly organised and handed over to Producers and Editors for post-production.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of client content and unreleased production material.

6. Studio Equipment and Infrastructure Management

• Maintain and monitor the condition of cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, recording devices and other studio assets.
• Conduct routine equipment checks before and after production assignments.
• Maintain updated equipment inventory and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Report equipment damage, malfunction or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure studio infrastructure remains organised, clean and operationally ready.

7. Compliance and General Support

• Follow studio operating procedures, production protocols and workplace safety guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate handling and security of production equipment and assets.
• Maintain confidentiality of client assignments and internal production information.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support multiple production assignments and undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Producer or Production Manager.

Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of audio-video production processes and studio operations.
• Familiarity with cameras, microphones, lighting equipment and recording accessories.
• Understanding of basic audio and video recording workflows.
• Knowledge of digital file management, data